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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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No longer a “hot new thing”: Why AR shopping is here to stay

Inside Retail

“When it comes to makeup, I always say, ‘use without caution,’ and now you can shop without caution, too.” However, beauty brands and other companies in various retail sectors have been integrating AR technology into the consumer shopping experience since well before 2020.

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ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets’ pricing and competition

Inside Retail

The ACCC will examine competition in the supermarket sector and how it has evolved since the previous inquiry in 2008. Moreover, the inquiry will also explore emerging issues such as online shopping, technological advancements, and loyalty programs.

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Publix Promotes Murphy to CEO Post; Jones Named Executive Chairman

Retail TouchPoints

He was named President in 2008, added the CEO title in 2016 and was named CEO in 2019. I am confident in their ability to lead our company into the future and to continue to make Publix a great place to shop for our customers and a great place to work for our associates.”

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JLL Arranges Sale of 202,578-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Danville, Virginia

Shopping Center

. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Coleman Marketplace, a 202,578-square-foot shopping center located in Danville. Built in 2008, the property was 88 percent leased at the… The post JLL Arranges Sale of 202,578-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Danville, Virginia appeared first on Shopping Center Business.

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 107,288-Square-Foot Barnett Plaza Shopping Center in D’Iberville, Mississippi 

Shopping Center

. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Barnett Plaza, a 107,288-square-foot shopping center located in D’Iberville.

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Can Premier replicate Smiggle’s UK success with pyjama brand Peter Alexander?

Inside Retail

The pyjama brand and its mascot Penny are set to touchdown in the United Kingdom with two bricks-and-mortar stores and a dedicated UK website just in time for the Christmas shopping period this year. This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008.

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